5-14 day, all-inclusive, guided adventure tours
New Zealand’s South Island is characterised by its mountains, rivers and lakes whereas the North Island is a geothermal wonderland of volcanoes, caves and beaches. Rotorua is the heart of geothermal New Zealand; head to Rotorua Geothermal Park to see the New Zealand geysers. You’ll know you’ve arrived when the...
READ MOREOur explorers Jane, Jeff, Tracy, Laurie and Len, with guide Sue, set off for an action-packed 5-day trip around the North Island. With the perfect mix of cultural experiences, delicious food, invigorating walks and a day-hike on the UNESCO World Heritage listed Tongariro Alpine Crossing, this trip is the ultimate...
READ MOREThese New Zealand authors have managed to capture historic events, moments and works of fiction that demonstrate New Zealand’s personality to its full extent. If you’re looking for some ideas of books to read before you visit New Zealand, then picking one or two from this list will give you...
READ MOREKim and Pippy, took Anne, Paul, Sam, Phil and Richard on a Masterpiece of a trip around the South Island. Take a look…
READ MORENow it’s time to tune into the musical sounds of New Zealand, but where to start! New Zealand music has been influenced by so many genres – blues, jazz, reggae, rock n roll, hip hop and pop, opera and classical. Our talented artists here have taken these influences and given...
READ MOREAre you looking for the best and most beautiful New Zealand beaches? The hidden coastal secrets that will take your breath away? The whitest sands and the best views?... Well, you’ve come to the right place! As born and bred New Zealanders from all over the country, the team here at...
READ MOREDave and Thomas took this group of "Heritagers[/world-heritage-walking-tours-nz/]" on an amazing 2 week tour of the South Island. They were blessed with some gorgeous weather and really got to see and do a bit of everything. Take a look at Jerry, Katherine, Francis, Patricia, Dave, Kylie, Geoff, Kathy, Steve, Carolyn...
READ MOREOur Kiwi Classic[/kiwi-classic-overview/] is the perfect trip for those wanting to stretch their legs and earn the views while exploring the best the South Island has to offer. And Josh and Jasmine ran this one perfectly for their guests – Doug, Linda, Clare, Teagan, Frank and Nancy. Check it...
READ MOREDoubtful Sound is the lesser known but no less amazing cousin to Milford Sound (some even say it’s a better place to see). With endless stunning vistas of mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and luscious forests it really is a world like no other. We’ll take you to the far south...
READ MORELed by our guides – Cam and Kate, Masterpiecers Roger, Baiba, Ray and Judy embarked on their New Zealand adventure of a lifetime! Our intrepid group experienced the full gamut of the South Island...we hope they have fantastic memories to cherish for years to come.
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In December 2018, the team at New Zealand Trails were beyond delighted to receive a Gold Award from Qualmark, which you’ll see we’re now proudly displaying here on the website.
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The vibrant towns and villages surrounding Lake Taupo on New Zealand’s North Island are a hub of activity for the outdoor enthusiast and the perfect place to dive into a...
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